There are 4 ways to get from Benson to Chicago by taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train (Amtrak)
best- Take the taxi from Benson to Bloomington-Normaltaxi
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2h 53m$160–223Drive 123.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Benson to Chicagocar 123.4 mi
2h 23m$22–31Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly
- Take the taxi from Benson to Bloomington-Airport-BMItaxi
- Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BMI - ORD
2h 38m$145–368Taxi to Peoria International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Benson to Peoria-Airport-PIAtaxi
- Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane PIA - ORD
3h$150–374
Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Benson to Chicago is to drive which costs $21 - $35 and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Benson to Chicago is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs $21 - $35.
The distance between Benson and Chicago is 154 miles. The road distance is 124.1 miles.
The best way to get from Benson to Chicago without a car is to taxi and train which takes 2h 53m and costs $160 - $230.
It takes approximately 2h 53m to get from Benson to Chicago, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Benson to Chicago is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Benson to Chicago.
There are 1307+ hotels available in Chicago.
What companies run services between Benson, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Benson to Chicago. However, you can take the taxi to Bloomington-Normal then take the train to Chicago Union Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Benson to Chicago in around 2h 23m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Peoria International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Estimated price
- $95–140
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